Inspiration

What Made Our Day Unique

Our Family and friends and their help and love. We had some major setbacks the day before (both bride and groom disappeared) and all our friends and family made it real. It was more than we could have expected and was completely and totally incredible. Thank-yous do not suffice. We both struggle sometimes to ask for help, so the support floored us. Everyone contributed something and it was so special to have all the people we love together. Whilst our marriage is about the two of us, our wedding day was about our network and community of people we love.

Inspiration & Styling

Adam was a carpenter and Cara’s an artist, so colourful, relaxed and eclectic was what we wanted. Eating, drinking and laughing was key for us and we really wanted our daughter and nephews to be at the centre and for them to have fun. LOADS was handmade. We folded trippy, origami paper flowers in bed every night for over a year and Cara made cordials with fruit from our garden. Our family and friends tore fabric from big rolls to hang the bunting in the trees. Two of our friends made us a kaleidoscope photo booth, which was heartbreakingly beautiful.

Favourite Moment

Adam’s kidneys had failed and he had only just stayed out of the hospital. So, saying our vows in the hut in the woods and being able to be there in the moment together, with everyone we wanted there, was magical. Eating together in the bright sunshine was also blissful, like the best summer holidays of childhood combined. Everyone was laughing and in the tough times since, the memories of everyone being carefree and together has been everything. Our five-year-old nephew gave a breathtaking impromptu speech too, which was beautiful and the source of many tears.